Flight Lieutenant Robert Bruce, who has died aged 96, formed a formidable night fighter crew with his Canadian pilot, Russ Bannock; their successes included the destruction of 19 V-1 flying bombs in addition to nine enemy aircraft. Read his obituary on the Telegraph.
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Rest in Pace Sir. The golden generation are leaving us now. But the memories of their sacrifice and great job will stay strong.